There was queenly presence alright at the World Plaza in BGC yesterday during the formal unveiling of the first ever PLDT-Smart store – a one-stop digital hub and converged store which caters to customers from PLDT Group’s three flagship brands: PLDT, Smart and Cignal.
All the reigning Bb. Pilipinas 2018 titleholders – Catriona Gray, Ma Ahtisa Manalo, Jehza Huelar, Eva Patalinjug, Karen Gallman and Michele Gumabao – plus Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann were present to check out the opening, as well as try out some of the services on offer.
Below are more photos from the event.
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Now there is another persistent talk that one or both two Princesses of Miss World Philippines 2017 are considering a significant crossover to Bb. Pilipinas. 1st Princess Glyssa Perez and 2nd Princess Zara Carbonell are said to be keen on giving the bigger nationals earnest attempts in hopes of scoring important wins that would better their achievements in the former. 
It definitely ain’t easy competing in Miss World given the large number of candidates to deal with and the demanding challenges – physically, emotionally and intellectually – that need to be met with utmost regularity. The Social Media component alone is something that one needs to be way into and any kind of forced effort to do so will show in the long run. 
The ladies are still in Shenzhen, but the activities of Miss World 2017 are non-stop. I can only imagine how much more busy they will get once everyone transfers to Sanya.
Before Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann leaves for Sanya, China this coming Friday, she took the opportunity to speak her heart out during the send-off yesterday afternoon at Annabel’s Restaurant. She started off plain and heartfelt in her message then slowly segued to the heart of her piece which is about the constant bashing and criticisms being continuously thrown against the Miss World Organization and the competition itself. She started to rally members of the media to stop all the negativity and look forward to more productive comment and feedbacks that she can bring with her in the journey. 
The send-off for Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann and Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2017 Teresita “Win-Wyn” Marquez took place at the Patricia Hall of Annabel’s Restaurant where members of the media were given details on their respective preparations for Sanya, China and Sta. Cruz, Bolivia respectively.
Designers-wise, Laura will be wearing gowns by Mark Bumgarner plus National Costume by Bessie Besana. Win-Wyn, on the other hand, will be dressed by Ezra Santos, Francis Libiran and Mak Tumang, with National Costume by Edwin Uy. 
